83
Metascore
25 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Screen DailyAnthony KaufmanScreen DailyAnthony KaufmanThe film is a unique, albeit rarefied example of hybrid cinema that reveals emotional truths through staged reality.
- 91The PlaylistChris BarsantiThe PlaylistChris BarsantiBy the time that the sun is up and Peggy Lee is singing “Is That All There Is?”, Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets has proven to be an impressively affecting and even slightly tragic piece about the homes away from home that provide comfort, as well as just how fleeting that comfort can feel in the bright light of day.
- 88Slant MagazineCarson LundSlant MagazineCarson LundIt’s in certain characters’ trajectories that the Ross brothers locate the tragic soul of the bar.
- 83The Film StageJordan RaupThe Film StageJordan RaupThis collection of lost souls and inquiry into their perspective on life results in a tale of profound authenticity and devastating heartbreak.
- 80VarietyAmy NicholsonVarietyAmy NicholsonIt’s “The Bachelorette” wed to “The Iceman Cometh”: the setup is staged, but the tears are real.
- 80The film is a beautifully empathetic work of art.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinThe Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinBloody Nose, Empty Pockets blurs the boundary between documentary and feature filmmaking, making for a playful, compelling sui generis work.
- 63Washington PostAnn HornadayWashington PostAnn HornadayStill, there’s no denying that the wise, funny, loving protagonists of Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets make for unforgettable company, even after the hangover has worn off.